Jon Leech wrote:
> 
>     The so-called "retro swing" music culture has been making something of
> an impact with the early-20s set in larger cities, from what I read. This
> includes groups like Royal Crown Revue from LA and of course the local
> Squirrel Nut Zippers.
> 
>     One reason I ask is that I'm in contact with another jump/swing band
> from LA who might be able to put this area on their upcoming tour schedule.
> We may try and get them for a swing dance, and I'd like to know which kind
> of clubs to put them in touch with. 

I think this is a very good area for swing dancing.  The Triangle Swing 
Dance Society is very active and puts on about 2-3 swing dances a month.

This is the URL for Partner Dancing in the Triangle: 
http://www.cs.unc.edu/~leech/dance.html.  They have information about 
the Triangle Swing Dance Society, reviews of swing bands, lists of 
instructors, etc.

By coincidence, my boyfriend and I just started taking swing dancing 
lessons at the ArtsCenter - very fun.  There's also several Lindy and 
Western Swing classes too.

I'm not sure if any clubs have swing dancing regularly - I think it's 
mostly through the dances.  You might want to try the Carrboro 
ArtsCenter (929-2787).

The only other local band I know besides SNZ is Rebecca and the Hi 
Tones, and they're pretty good.

HTH,

Heather
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